WST 129: The Inexplicable 3 am

philosophy, health, wellness, politics

Waking up at 3 am and can’t get back to sleep? Well, I am. But…there’s a solution and it can’t be explained with language. Also, a 6 year old doesn’t like me. Time to lay down some WST podcast truth. CNN article referenced in the episode Buy my new book! Six Truths: Live by these […]

WST 128: The Power of Not Knowing

philosophy, health, wellness, politics

Let’s face it. There are some things we just don’t know and can’t know. And when we still try to find out about these things we rob ourselves of a life more lived in the present. Plus…soap bars for my children, and EDIBLES. Yes, edibles. Sid on “This Might Get Uncomfortable” Podcast with Jason Wrobel/Whitney […]

WST 127: The One About Hunger and Boredom

philosophy, health, wellness, politics

It’s ok to feel hungry if you know where your next meal is coming from. It’s ok to feel boredom if entertainment is at your fingertips. Not only ok, but necessary to feel these little moments of discomfort in order to live a fulfilled and happy life. Joel Fuhrman MD: True Hunger vs. Toxic Hunger […]

WST 126: Change your Mind

philosophy, health, wellness, politics

When did it become a bad thing to change your mind, to adjust your behavior when new facts present? Don’t know, don’t care. But when you have the strength to change your mind it can change the world. Also…what would Jesus drive? Sid on Vedge Your Best Podcast “I Am a Peaceful Goldfish” by Shoshana […]

WST 125: Credit Where Credit is Due

philosophy, health, wellness, politics

One obstacle to living a healthier and happier life? Not noticing the wins along the way. Seriously. Learning to give yourself credit where credit is due begets more success long-term. Also, a perfect three-song playlist from on high. Sid on 5AM Miracle Podcast Sid on THINK Business Live Podcast My new book is out now! […]

WST 124: Time and Place

philosophy, health, wellness, politics

Healthy eating? There’s a time and place. Same for unhealthy eating. Try to control things so much in an effort to avoid any irregularities or unevenness in your life, you lose. Sid on 5AM Miracle Podcast AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you won’t SMALL STEP INTENSIVE (schedule […]

WST 123: At Any Other Time

philosophy, health, wellness, politics

So much of our wellness/health desires are framed in what we want to STOP doing. “I want to stop overeating” “I want to stop eating sugar.” But what if this way of thinking is profoundly counter-productive and actually prevents us from making real change? AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. […]

WST 122: To Repair is to Renew

philosophy, health, wellness, politics

My thoughts on reparations (I reference Ta-Nehisi Coates’ “A Case for Reparations”) and the ethic behind breaking unhealthy cycles and repairing a broken past, even a distant one. NY Time article mentioned in the podcast: Exercise vs. Diet AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you won’t SMALL STEP […]

WST 121: Opposite Day

philosophy, health, wellness, politics

Sometimes doing the opposite of what you feel like doing is the way to break up tension that comes from “holding on tight” to a day-to-day existence that may be a higher level of stress than is healthy for you. AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you won’t […]

WST 120: What Happens in Vagus Stays in Vagus

philosophy, health, wellness, politics

A return to proper breathing is like a return to proper eating and proper running. But breathing is especially interesting as it relates to the vagus nerve and, of course, Ricki Lake’s 30 year struggle with hair loss. AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER:Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you won’t SMALL STEP […]

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